Real stories of wellness in real life

Time for a New Fitness Routine?
Physical activity is an important part of wellness—not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Research has long shown the benefits of exercise in improving mood, particularly for older adults and people diagnosed with depression. Many people include...

Self-Help and Peer Support Are More Important Than Ever for Addiction Recovery
Opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths are increasing worldwide, and the U.S. government recently declared opioid addiction to be a public health emergency. The federal response includes training addictions professionals, improving access to treatment in remote...

WRAP for the Effects of Trauma
Public allegations of sexual harassment and assault against powerful figures in the entertainment industry and politics have been all over American news outlets for months, and even more so in the last few weeks. Those who came forward to speak out inspired thousands...

Facing Our Fears
It seems like Halloween decorations get more and more elaborate with each passing year. Gone are the days of mostly hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, with maybe some fake tombstones and skeletons here and there. Now, stores sell animated zombies that pop up and startle...

Weathering the Seasons as a Family
Last week, we talked about how the change in seasons—longer or shorter days and increased or decreased physical activity—can have a major influence on our moods and how WRAP can help. This week, we’re focusing on the question “What about those of us who live with...




